East Providence Prevention Coalition recognized by McKee Administration

(Dec. 12, 2023) — The East Providence Prevention Coalition was recognized by the McKee Administration on Thursday, December 13, 2023, for its efforts to reach out to young people and steer them away from substance use.

The coalition, which is part of the larger East Bay Prevention Coalition, is one of 15 local groups nationwide that recently received the Blue Ribbon Award from the Biden-Harris Administration. The award goes to local community coalitions that “do an exceptional job” in their work to “ensure young people can lead healthy and fulfilling lives,” according to an Oct. 30 press release issued by the White House.

The McKee Administration recognized the East Providence coalition at a meeting of the Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health, which was held at the Department of Administration building, at 1 Capitol Hill, in Providence. East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva was also in attendance bringing congratulations from the city.

“As our society continues to struggle with the pain and damage caused by substance use, and the challenges associated with mental health conditions, we cannot overstate the importance of reaching out to young people and encouraging them to make the right choices,” said Dr. Larry Warner, chairman of the Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health. “Thank you to the East Providence Coalition its stellar work, and to all our local prevention coalitions, for the work they do to help young people find healthy paths for their lives.”